Clinical perfectionism, a common feature of OCD, leads to problems when individuals set extremely high standards for themselves and harshly criticize themselves for not meeting those standards. This can result… Read more »
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Investigating the brain endocannabinoid system in obsessive-compulsive disorder
Initial research suggests that the brain’s endocannabinoid system is involved in the regulation of OCD symptoms and anxiety. Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH) is an enzyme that regulates levels of… Read more »
Deep TMS for obsessive-compulsive disorder: An fMRI study
Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), a non-invasive and generally well-tolerated brain stimulation method, was recently granted FDA clearance for the treatment of OCD after pilot studies, real-world data, and a… Read more »
Personalized neuromodulation for a novel OCD biomarker and treatment
Although multiple treatments for OCD exist, slow symptom decrease, high remission, and significant side effects for some OCD patients limit their efficacy. More research into the precise neural mechanisms and… Read more »
Transcranial magnetic stimulation effects on urge suppression in obsessive-compulsive disorder using individualized targeting of the postcentral gyrus: A proof-of-concept investigation
OCD is usually associated with fear-based obsessions leading to compulsions, however, many individuals with OCD report uncomfortable urge sensations that drive their compulsions (e.g. overwhelming and uncomfortable feeling of contamination… Read more »
BTTI for Treating OCD in Communities of Color
The IOCDF is committed to partnering with Communities of Color in our efforts to expand access to training and clinical education for OCD treatment. The BTTI for Treating OCD in… Read more »
What causes OCD to get worse?
By Dan Jones What causes OCD to get worse? Although I do not speak for everyone suffering from OCD, I can speak from my own personal observations. Below are factors… Read more »
Overcoming Mental Compulsions and Relationship OCD
By Michael Rudden Michael Rudden is a Chicago-based editor. He has lived with various subtypes of OCD for most of his life. He enjoys telling jokes, going on long runs,… Read more »
Emily’s OCD Story
By Emily Scheffel My name is Emily. I am a believer in Jesus, a 32 year old farmer’s wife, and a mom of two from Oklahoma. I have suffered from… Read more »